Big boys toys Xmas excitement

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:14 pm

Right then, we have an area 60ftx20 to build a Scalextric track and offer anyone on here a chance to compete in an Xmas challenge.
We already have masses of track but might need some more handsets and transformers to boost the power.
The idea is that we can supply several cars but you are welcome to bring your own. I'm open to ideas as to the format, ie teams or individual/both etc. So put your thinking heads on and put your name forward to the challenge.
Date to be decided from feedback, but refreshments and food will be supplied.
Needless to say the event will be held at our workshops in Napton, (about 8 miles from Coventry)

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:40 pm

Neat idea! I don't think my cars have had a run out in 20 years, so will be digging them out if I can make the date/s

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:05 pm

Cheers Ray, think mine will be a headless driver in a Caterham.
Any more takers, might even think of a prize for the winner/winners

Post by **moggiemadman** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:21 pm

Great idea

.Whats your full address im abit of a wizz with a Scalextric

Cheers
John

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:46 pm

Just look up JLH motorsport

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:02 pm

Did Scalextric ever make a Minor - obviously nothing else should be permitted!

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:45 pm

Buy this someone!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Scalextric-conver ... dZViewItem

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:00 pm

Hey are you coming Roger, I'm hoping for other locals to come forward, Bill, Steve,Welung, etc.
There will be Tea,coffee, cakes etc so come on down.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:29 pm

Well found Roger - fantastic!

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:53 pm

I'll bring my own transformer!

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:00 pm

Good man !

Post by **steve4063** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:29 am

i should be up for it never really done scalextric apart from about 8 years ago when i bought my son a set
but he was too young for it

so my Dad, brother and me spent Christmas morning havin great fun with it lol

obviously haven't got any equipment but yes keep me informed

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:21 am

Excellent Steve,
Dates to do this, how about Sat 24th Nov, 5th,12, or 19th of Dec.
A Friday prior to each of these dates is also doable.

Post by **Judge** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:03 pm

Did I see the word prize

It's ages since I used to run my old Blower Bentley round a Scalextric. Let me know when the date is decided

Post by **Welung666** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:54 pm

Let me know too, I'd be game along with one of the teachers from school who is a bit of a petrol head

Post by **paulk** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:59 pm

Must go and dust off my 1977 Shadow BRM Not dragged that around a track for years

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:17 pm

Looks like Nov date no longer available, (sorry).
Paulk are you up for a race then, if we can all make the same date then there will be 11 of us so far.
Cars currently available 2x Williams F1, 2x Caterhams, 1xTVR Speed 12,1x Subaru Impresa, 1x Colin Mcrae Ford Focus rally, 1x Bentley, and a BRM.

Post by **steve4063** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:22 pm

i'm easy on dates depends on what times we are talking and wether the missus can come

the 5th dec is my birthday so if its that date she'll have to tag along as she'll want to be with me for me birthday

Post by **paulk** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:30 pm

Have just checked and Dec's not great for me

but as I'm far away best if date is good for you lot and I'll try and tie in.

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:55 pm

Okay Guy's, I'm going to suggest Sat 15th of Dec, please can you indicate if you are available on this date or a preference if not.
We now number 12. I'm hoping to build either Donington,Monaco, or Monza, which will need 6sq m. If you prefer, a fast and twisty go for Donington,fast Monza or twisty and demanding Monaco.